James Connery, MBA
VP of Research and Operations
James Connery joined Applied Survey Research (ASR) in 2010 and has played a key role in Community Assessment Projects across California, Arizona, and Alaska. His work spans the collection and analysis of both primary and secondary data, as well as close collaboration with community members to ensure findings are meaningful, actionable, and responsive to client needs.
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In addition to community assessments, James has contributed to needs and assets reports focused on children from birth through age five across nine regions in Arizona. He has also supported homeless counts and surveys throughout California, providing critical data to inform policy, planning, and resource allocation. Beyond project work, James provides operational and technical support across the organization, helping ensure staff have the tools and infrastructure needed to work efficiently and effectively.
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A lifelong Bay Area sports fan, James is especially interested in the growing role of data and analytics in sports performance evaluation. He enjoys exploring creative and innovative ways to present data to make insights more accessible and impactful. Outside of work, James spends his time playing recreational league softball and enjoying time with his wife, their three children, and their golden retriever.
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James holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Monterey Bay.
